Prokofiev, vol. III: Piano Sonatas VIII–IX

Album by Sergei Sergeyevich Prokofiev & Frederic Chiu

Prokofiev, vol. III: Piano Sonatas VIII–IX is a 1992 album featuring pianist Frederic Chiu performing Sergei Prokofiev's Piano Sonatas Nos. 8 and 9. The recording showcases Prokofiev's late compositional style, blending lyrical melodies with complex harmonies and rhythms, reflecting the evolution of his musical language during the later stages of his career.

Prokofiev, vol. III: Piano Sonatas VIII–IX by Prokofiev - album cover

First released: 1992

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1.
Piano Sonata No. 8 in B-flat major, Op. 84: I. Andante dolce - Allegro moderato
14:58
2.
Piano Sonata No. 8 in B-flat major, Op. 84: II. Andante sognando
4:01
3.
Piano Sonata No. 8 in B-flat major, Op. 84: III. Vivace
9:20
4.
Piano Sonata No. 9 in C major, Op. 103: I. Allegro
9:30
5.
Piano Sonata No. 9 in C major, Op. 103: II. Allegro strepitoso
2:40
6.
Piano Sonata No. 9 in C major, Op. 103: III. Andante tranquillo
7:22
7.
Piano Sonata No. 9 in C major, Op. 103: IV. Allegro con brio, ma non troppo presto
5:07
8.
Transcription from the "Lieutenant Kijé" Suite: Romance
4:31
9.
Transcription from the "Lieutenant Kijé" Suite: Le mariage de Kijé
3:01